Area Obituaries

Marie Land Vaughn passed away peacefully at NHC Place at the Trace on Saturday morning, November 25, 2023, in Nashville. The daughter of George Washington Land and Mary Jane Whitlow Land of Dunlap, she was born September 18, 1925, and spent her childhood in Dunlap. A long-time resident of Paris, Tennessee, she was married to…

Carolyn Shell Hadders, 76, of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee died quietly on Saturday December 2, 2023, at her home surrounded by her dear and loving family and treasured pets. She enjoyed gardening, reading and quilting and loved her family and her pets with all her heart. She was preceded in death by her parents, David Haskell…

Robbie Ann Moates Stewart, 81, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Erlanger Medical Center. She attended Mt. Pleasant Congregational Methodist Church. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, R.L. Moates, Sr. and Anzie Johnson Moates; brother, R.L. Moates, Jr.; and stepson, Dewayne…

Audrey Cranmore Stewart, 103, of Graysville, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at her residence.  She was a member of Lewis Chapel Church of God. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis Marion and Sarah Annie Sullivan Cranmore; husband, William George Stewart; son, Stanley Stewart; daughter, Helen Stewart; and several brothers and…

Grover Lee Skyles, 83, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at his residence. He was a talented carpenter, loved to watch football and wrestling, and work in his garden. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dee Lee and Julia Hatfield Skyles; siblings, Clyde Skyles, Eddie Mae Newman, Willie Skyles, Harold…

Janice Henley, 80, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at her home. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cheri Quarles; and parents, John Ramsey and Edith Story. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Buddy Henley; daughter, Joy (Terry) Staley, Maryville; grandchildren, Janine (Brandon) Potter, Tania Staley, Joey…

Barbara Harmon, 85, of Dunlap, Tennessee passed away Thursday morning November 16, 2023 at the NHC Health Care Center. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and bluegrass music. She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady and Cleo Lockhart; brother, Buford Lockhart. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Auby Harmon; two sons, Michael…

Michael Eugene Swafford, 64, of Pikeville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, November 12, 2023 at his residence. He loved his family and playing Santa Claus in Pikeville and surrounding areas for all to enjoy. He enjoyed fishing, horseback riding and hunting in his spare time. He was preceded in death by his parents, Virgil and Dorothy…

Jerry Spangler, 81, of Signal Mountain, Tennessee died Friday November 10, 2023 at Life Care Center of Red Bank. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Spangler; son, David Spangler; parents, G.D. and Ava Spangler; and brother, Larry Spangler. He is survived by his daughters, Sonja (Anthony) Sanders of Chattanooga, April (Joel) Humble…

Connie Maxine Layne, 74, of Whitwell, Tennessee, beloved wife, mother, nana and friend, passed from this life after a long and courageous journey with breast cancer on November 8, 2023 at her home surrounded by her husband and daughters who loved her immensely. She was born June 12, 1949 in Pisgah, Alabama to Shadrick Ray…